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Officer-involved death under investigation in Oneida County

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved death in the Township of Newbold, Oneida County.

By The Sconi | Jan 18, 2025

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Senator Johnson criticizes current government spending levels in Senate address

Today, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin addressed the Senate floor, focusing on government spending concerns.

By The Sconi | Jan 17, 2025

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Wisconsin's Office of School Safety supports schools during crises

By The Sconi | Jan 16, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety (OSS) is playing a vital role in supporting schools across the state during crisis situations.

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Wisconsin reports growth in conservation efforts through watershed protection grants

By The Sconi | Jan 15, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has released a report on the impact of its Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants (PLWPG) Program.

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Wisconsin opens grant applications for meat processor infrastructure

By The Sconi | Jan 14, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced the application period for the Meat Processor Infrastructure Grant.

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2023: Wisconsin ranks 22nd nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $7,704,449

By The Sconi | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Wisconsin received $7,704,449 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 22nd nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Senators introduce bill to protect women's sports under Title IX

By The Sconi | Jan 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin has collaborated with Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama and 28 other Republican colleagues to reintroduce the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.

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Officer-involved death under investigation in Madison

By The Sconi | Jan 2, 2025

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is examining an officer-involved death that took place in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Officer-involved incident in Madison under investigation by state authorities

By The Sconi | Dec 31, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved incident in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Senator Johnson discusses federal health agency concerns on podcast

By The Sconi | Dec 31, 2024

On Sunday, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson from Wisconsin participated in a discussion on the DarkHorse Podcast with Bret Weinstein.

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Wisconsin receives 2 EDA grants totaling $292,000 for technical assistance in 2023

By The Sconi | Dec 30, 2024

Wisconsin received two grants totaling $292,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Wisconsin receives 1 EDA grant totaling $2,638,075 for regional innovation strategies in 2023

By The Sconi | Dec 29, 2024

Wisconsin received one grant totaling $2,638,075 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Wisconsin receives 2 EDA grants totaling $2,510,430 for planning in 2023

By The Sconi | Dec 28, 2024

Wisconsin received two grants totaling $2,510,430 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Wisconsin receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,220,944 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023

By The Sconi | Dec 27, 2024

Wisconsin received one grant totaling $1,220,944 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Wisconsin receives 6 EDA grants totaling $1,043,000 for public works in 2023

By The Sconi | Dec 26, 2024

Wisconsin received six grants totaling $1,043,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Officer-involved death under investigation in Chippewa County

By The Sconi | Dec 22, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation is examining an officer-involved death in Chippewa County, Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin DOJ settles lawsuit with Milwaukee landlord Joe Berrada

By The Sconi | Dec 18, 2024

Attorney General Josh Kaul announced that the Wisconsin Department of Justice has reached an agreement with Milwaukee landlord Youssef (Joe) Berrada and his company, Berrada Properties Management, Inc., to resolve a lawsuit filed on November 15,...

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Investigation underway into officer-involved incident in Fennimore

By The Sconi | Dec 18, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is currently investigating an officer-involved critical incident that took place in Fennimore, Grant County.

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Officer-involved shooting under investigation in Webster

By The Sconi | Dec 17, 2024

The Wisconsin Department of Justice's Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting in the Town of Webster, Burnett County.